Rotary engine.



W. A. REED.

ROTARY ENGINE.

APPLIOATION FILED AUG. 12, 1912.

1,115,569. Patented Nov. 3, 1914.

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W. A. REED.

ROTARY ENGINE.

APPLIGATION FILED AUG.12,1912.

1,1 1 5,569. Patented Nov. 3, 1914.

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I N VENTOR WILLIAM A. REED, 0F LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

ROTARY ENGINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed August 12, 1912.

Patented Nov. 3, 1914.

Serial No. 714,680.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, WILLIAM A. REED, a citizen of the United States, residing at Los Angeles, in the county of Los Angeles and State of California, have invented a new and useful Rotary Engine, of Which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to a motor vehicle and consists in the improvement hereinafter described and shown in the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a cross section on line B of Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is an elevation, the upper part sectioned on line 23 of Fig. 3, a portion of the lower part sectioned on line av of Fig. 3, showing the interior of the crank case, mutl'lers, conduits, cams and rockerlifts for the operation of the valves. Fig. 4 is an elevation of the transmission clutch and shock absorber showing the manner in which the motion of the rotary engine is transmitted to the driving wheel of which the engine forms the hub, they both revolving on a common axis. Fi 5 is a cross section on a larger scale 0 a portion of Fig. 1 showing the cams, valves and mechanism for transmitting the motion of the cylinders to the driving wheel and manner of cranking the engine.

In the drawings a rotary four-cycle type of engine is shown mounted in and geared to turn a wheel. A rotary two-cycle type may also be used with the same transmission.

In the operation of the engine shown in the drawings, C (Fig. 1) is a crank shaft journaled in the stationary members 1 and I bearing opposed cranks e and e, which are by rods D and D connected to pistons B and B in opposed cylinders A and A which are integral with the crank case E which is journaled on stationary members I and I \Vall E of the crank case E is threaded in to facilitate assembling the parts of the engine.

Fixed to the crank shaft C (Fig. 1) is the gear d in mesh with the gear a fixed on the idler shaft N which is ournaled in the stationary member I. Fixed to the other end of the shaft X is the gear a in mesh with the internal gear Z) which is fixed to the outer wall of the crank case E, so that any motion that is imparted to the crank case E will produce an equal motion in an 01); "site direction to the crank shaft (7, and give two inward and two outward.

movements to the pistons B and B in each revolution of the cylinders A and A thereby making the four cycles for each cylinder in each of their revolutions around t e crank shaft G. In the crank shaft 0 is the conduit C having a journaled communication with the carbureter R which is fixed in the stationary member I. At each outward movement of the pistons B and B gas is drawn from the carburetor R through the conduit C check valve M into the crank case E. Leading from the crank case E (Fig. 2) along the outer wall of the cylinder A is the conduit F communicating through the valve H into the outer end of the cylinder A for the intake of gas from the crank case E.

Opposite from the conduit F is the conduit F leading from the outer end of the cylinder A through the valve H along the outer wall of the cylinder A into the muftler U for the outlet of exhaust gas from the cylinder A, the muliler U being around the outer wall of the crank case E between the cylinders A and A the mufller U having suitable openings for the outlet of exhaust gas into the surrounding air. The cylinder A is equipped in a like manner as described for the cylinder A. Fixed on the stationary member I inside the crank case E are the cams G and G which operate the rockers Z and Z, which lift the valves H and H from their seat at the proper time for the intake and exhaust of gas, once in each revolution of the cylinder A around said stationary cams. The cylinder A following the cylinder A in its revolution, its valves pass through a like ()l'JQl'zttlOIl as described for the valves of the cylinder A. To counter-balance the valve ll against its centrifugal force is the centerweight 6 having light and heavy ends between which it is pivoted to the cylinder A. its light end engaging the valve stem ll as shown in Fig. l, valves ll, ll and H being equipped in a. like manner as valve ll.

The sprocket K is fixed to the crank shaft C to drive the magneto, not shown.

()n the end of the crank shaft (3 is journaled the'lcvcr I having the pawl n which engages the ratchet 11- fixed to the crank shaft C. The lover I is conncctcd by rod convenient to the foot or hand of the operator, and said rod cranks the engine by a series of pulls of the lcvcr Z. Ur the ordillll) nary crank for startin gas engines ma he formed that they can only mesh at one point used on the end of t e crank shaft in in their revolution, thereby insuring the place of the lever Z, pawl n and ratchet n. contact of the terminals O, O, and To transmit the motion of the cylinders O at predetermined times in the revolution 5 A and A to the hub K of the wheel P are of the cylinders A, A and wheel P; the 70 the clutch lugs h (Fi 5) on the crank case terminal 0 from the spark plug 1" and the E, which engage wit the clutch lugs on terminal 0 makin contact simultaneously the gear sleeve d which is journaled on the with three of the afizernate terminals 0 and crank case B). In the gear sleeve (5 is the O in each revolution of the wheel P; the 10 groove f revoluble on the shifter l which is terminal 0 from the spark plug 0' and ter- 75 movable longitudinally in the stationary minal 0 making contact simultaneously member I. The shifter l is connected by a with the other alternate terminals 0 and 0 lever (not shown) convenient to the foot or In each revolution of the wheel P, thus rehand of the operator. The gear sleeve d is celving six power impulses in each revoluin mesh with the idler gear a journaled on tlon of the wheel P.

the stud N which is fixed to the stationary To start the engine one of the terminals of member I. The gear a is in mesh with the the wheel P is placed in contact with the internal ear 5 mounted movably in the terminal 0. A circular or part circular wheel hu K Integral with the internal movement is given to the lever l which r0- 2o gear 6 (Fig. 4) are the projections b, tates the shaft 0 and easing E equally in opwhich abut against the pro'ections K, in posite directions. The first outward movetegral with the wheel hub the opposite ment of the pistons B and B will draw fuel side of the pro'ections b abut against the from the carburetor R through the conduit s rings 6 and B which at their other ends 0 and check valve m, filling the crank case shut against the projections K integral E with fuel. Now starting from the position with the wheel hub K Starting from the shown in Figs. 5 and 2. The cylinder A position of the mechanism shown in Fig. 5 turnin to the left, the cam G will unseat the the lug b on E being in motion, the gear valve (Fig. 2) of the cylinder A, while sleeve 11 being at rest and in mesh with the the cylinder is passing its first uarter 30 idler gear a which is in mesh with the inrevolution the pistons B and B wil make ternal ear 6 in the hub K the operator by their movement inward, closing the valve the shi er Z moves the gear sleeve 02 longim and fillin with some pressure the c linder tudinall on the casing E thereby throw- A with fue from the crank case The ing the u k and g in mesh. The shock of valves H and H will be closed while the 35 starting t e transmission mechanism into cylinder A passes over its second uarter 10o motion will be transmitted throu h the gear revolution, t e pistons B and B will (1, gear a internal gear 6 to the lugs 6. their outward movement, drawing fuel from The in h and K will then move from the carburetor B. through the conduit 0 each ot er against the tension of the springs and check valve m into the crank case E. 40 b and b which will move into curves of The piston B will compress the'fuel in the shorter radius until sulficient tension is cylinder A and at the com letion of this given by the s rings 6'' and b to propel the second quarter revolution, the terminal 0 wheel P attac ed to the hubs K and K, will make and break contact with the termithus givin the wheel P a constant elastic nal O and fire the compressed fuel in the 45 drive on 51c ball bearings S, S S S cylinder A. The cylinder A. now passes which are supported on the stationary memover its third quarter on the power impulse hers I and I. The cylinders A and A havgiven at its beginning, the pistons B and B ing at their outer ends the spark plugs 7' and making their inward movement. At the ber 0 and O are the terminals from the ginning of the fourth quarter revolution of 5 spark plugs r and 1'. 3 is the terminal of the cylind r A, the cam G will open the the electric conductor (not shown). 0 is a valve H and while passing over this quarcircle of insulating material fixed on the ter the piston B and B will make their outspokes of the wheel P, through which, at ward movement, the piston B ushing the six equal spaces around its center, are fixed products of combustion throu ii the valve 55 the terminals 0 and Inclosing the en- H and conduit F 2 into the mu er U, which gine are the circular walls V, V and V in allows it to gradually escape into the air which are openings for the circulation of during its whole revolution. The cylinder air indicated by arrows, the exhaust going A follows in revolution and performs the out with the air at the periphery openings same operation described for the cylinder A.

60 of said walls. The cylinders A and A are T and T are the oil supplies communicatgeared to revolve three times to one rcvoluing with the conduits to and m which suption of the wheel 1. L and L are fixed to ply oil to the bearing parts, the oil entering the stationary members I and I and repthe ease E and by centrifugal force will luresent the rear fork of a motor cycle. bricate the bearings of the cranks e and e 6 The transmission lugs g and I: are so the bearings of the rods D and D, then Lil through the several conduits pistons B and B to the wal ders A and A.

Now the engine bein in operation to start in revolution the whee P, in which the engine is mounted, the operator by the shifter Z (Fig. 5) moves the gear sleeve longitudinally, thereby meshing the lugs g and h.

1. In a motor vehicle a rotary explosion engine and a wheel, said engine and said wheel journaled on a relatively stationary member and on a common axis, said stationar member bearing an idler gear, said will 0 the operator, said idler gear in mesh with said idler gear, said engine bearing a clutch to engage said journaled gear at the will of the operator, said idler gear in mesh with an internal gear journaled in the hub and in the i; of t e cylinof said wheel and movable against the tension of a spring or springs attached to and adapted to revolve said wheel.

2. In a motor vehicle a rotary explosion engine and a wheel, said engine and said wheel journaled on a relatively stationary member and on a common axis, said engine bearing spark plug terminals, said wheel and said stationary member bearing electrical terminals, said spark plug terminals and said wheel terminals at predetermined times in their revolutions being adapted to make and break simultaneous contact with said stationary member electric terminal.

WILLIAM A. REED.

Witnesses OSCAR TANDLER, FRED WILLIAM REED.

Gopies or this patent may be obtained for flve cents each by addressing the "Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. 0."

'Correction in Letters Patent No. 1.1 15,569.

through the several conduits .p and 2 in the pistons B and B to the walls of the cylin- 'ders A and A Now the engine being in operation to start in revolution the Wheel P, in which the engine is mounted, the operator by the shifter 1 (Fig. 5) moves the gear sleeve longitudinally," thereby meshing the lugs g and h.

I claim v 1. In a motor vehicle a rotary explosion engine and a' wheel, said engine and said wheel journaled on a relatively stationary member and on a common axis, said stationary member bearing an idler gear, said will of the operator, said idler gear in mesh with said idler gear, said engine bearing a clutch to engage said journaled gear at the will of the operator, said idler gear in mesh with an internal gear journaled in the hub andinsert the following;

arg member bearingan idler gear,

adapted to resolve said wheel.

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l v of said wheel and movableagainst thetension of a spring or springs attached to and adapted to revolve said wheel.

2. In a motor vehicle a rotary explosion engine and a wheel, said engine and said wheel journaled on a relatively stationary.

member and on a common axis, said-engme bearing spark plugterminals, said Wheel and said stationary member bearing electrical terminals, said spark plug terminals, and said wheel terminals at predeterminedtimes in their revolutions being adapted to make and break simultaneous contact with said stationary member electric termiiial.

WILLIAM A/REED.

Witnesses:

OSCAR TANDLER, FRED WILLIAM REED.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner o1 Patents, Washington, D. G.

It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No."1,115,569,. granted November 3, 1914, upon the application of William A. Reed, of Los Angeles, California, for an improvement in Rotary Engines, an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 3, strike out lines 10-22, comprising claim 1,

1. In a motor eehicle a rotary explosion engine and a wheel, said engine and said wheel journaled on a relatively stationary member and on a common axis, said stationsaid engine bearing a journaled gear in mesh with said idler gear, said engine bearinga clutch to engage said journaled gear at the will of the operator, said idler gearin mesh with an internal gear journaled in the hub of said wheel and movable against the tension of a spring or springs attached to and and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record J. T. NEWTON, 41cting'0ommissioner of Patents,

of the case in the It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 1,115,569,. granted November 3, 1914, upon the application of William A. Reed, of Los AngeLes, California, for an improvement in Rotary Engines, an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 3, strike out lines 10-22, comprising claim 1, and.insert the following; i l

1. In a motor vehicle a rotary explosion engine and a wheel, said engine and said wheeljournaled on a relatively stationary member and on a common axis, said stationary member bearing. an idler gear, said engine bearing a journaled gear in mesh with said idler gear, said mgz'ne bearing a clutch to engage said journaled gear at the will of the operator, said idler gear in mesh with an internal gear journaled in the hub of said wheel and movable against the tension of a spring or springs attached to and adapted to revolve said wheel, and that the said Letters Patent should be read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case in the Patent Qflice. e

' Signed and sealedthis 15th day of December, A. D., 1914.

[emu] J. 'r. NEWTON,

Acting Commissioner of Patents, 

